Definition: Pantagruelism is a philosophical and literary movement that originated in Italy during the 19th century. It was founded by Girolamo Cardano, a Florentine mathematician and philosopher who lived from 1500 to 1572. The term "pantagruelistical" refers to this movement because it emphasized the importance of logic and deduction in philosophy. The movement is characterized by its emphasis on deductive reasoning and logical argumentation